Abstract
AbstractTendencies of foodborne outbreaks show that the number of illnesses caused by Campylobacter spp. has been increasing recently in the European Union and in Hungary as well. However, the epidemiological statuses of Member States are diverse. There are several aspects to be investigated by competent authorities before the introduction of interventions. Methods supporting food safety decision making range from quick and easy techniques to complex, resource consuming approaches. The aim of the present study was the implementation of an evaluation and ranking system for a risk and its causes occurring in the broiler production chain. Data and information available in scientific literature were converted to a structured easy-to-use evaluation that supports decision making and helps structured data processing.
Highlights
Tendencies of foodborne outbreaks show that the number of illnesses caused by Campylobacter spp. has been increasing recently in the European Union and in Hungary as well
Number of illnesses caused by Campylobacter spp. has been increasing recently in the European Union
Grandparent flocks and consumption together with the delivery to households were excluded from the model, because the role of breeding is negligible in the spread of Campylobacter spp., and handling by consumers is out of the scope of competent authorities
Summary
Number of illnesses caused by Campylobacter spp. has been increasing recently in the European Union. According to the Zoonoses Report (EFSA-ECDC, 2019), campylobacteriosis was the most frequently reported zoonoses in the EU, and the number of cases is exceeding salmonellosis. Its symptoms can vary from mild gastroenteritis to long-term complications such as Guillain-Barre syndrome or reactive arthritis (EFSA, 2012). Member States attempt to manage the problem at different points of the food chain, in line with the structure of industry and the diverse prevalence. Multiple intervention points can be identified through the food chain, e.g. reduction of the levels of Campylobacter contamination in flocks and in fresh broiler meat (EFSA, 2020). Especially broiler chickens, are considered to be the major cause of spreading Campylobacter spp. in the food chain (EFSA, 2011)
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